Ryan Newman Released From Hospital After Daytona 500 Crash
Ryan Newman has been released from a Florida hospital two days after a frightening crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500
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Virologist Says Tokyo Olympics Could Not Be Held Now; Hopeful for July
A Japanese virologist says if the Tokyo Olympics were tomorrow the games probably couldn’t be held because of the fast-spreading coronavirus from Wuhan, China.
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MLB Weighing Player Discipline for Future Sign-Stealing Offenses
Major league players could be punished for future sign-stealing violations in the wake of the Houston Astros’ scandal that only resulted in discipline for managers, coaches and executives.
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Violent Daytona 500 Crash Resonates at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
A horrific crash at one the nation’s top NASCAR races left a driver seriously injured, but the general manager of a famed New Hampshire race track, who was watching the race, said it could have ended up much worse.
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Boston Marathon Organizers ‘Carefully Monitoring’ Spread of New Coronavirus
The Boston Marathon is slated to be run on April 20, but its organizers are “carefully monitoring” the global coronavirus outbreak. The Boston Athletic Association’s statement came Tuesday, a day after the Tokyo Marathon announced it was keeping the general public from running in the March 1 race. The field was limited to elite ru... -
Ryan Newman Awake, Speaking After Horrific Daytona 500 Crash
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman is awake and speaking with family and doctors a day after his horrific crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. Roush Fenway Racing released an update on its driver Tuesday, about 20 hours after Newman’s car slammed into the wall at nearly 200 mph, flipped, got T-boned by another car, flipped several more... -
Trump Pardons Ex-San Francisco 49ers Owner DeBartolo Jr.
President Donald Trump has pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal
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‘It Really Was Magical’: Olympian Remembers 1980 Winter Games
A special reunion is underway this week in northern New York, marking 40 years since the Winter Olympic Games put a small village in the international spotlight. “It’s always fun to come back,” said figure skating legend Scott Hamilton, who arrived at Vermont’s Burlington International Airport Monday, ahead of a performance Tuesday in neighboring N... -
Hamlin Wins 3rd Daytona 500; Newman in Serious Condition After Crash
At the finish line, Denny Hamlin made history with a second straight Daytona 500 victory in an overtime photo finish over Ryan Blaney, a celebration that quickly became muted as word of Newman’s wreck spread.
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Tokyo Marathon Limited to Elite Runners Because of Coronavirus
Tokyo Marathon organizers are drastically reducing the number of participants for this year’s race out of fear of the spread of the virus from China
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Harry Gregg, Former Man United Player and Munich Hero, Dies at 87
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Harry Gregg has died at the age of 87.
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Kawhi Leonard Wins First Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP Award
Kawhi Leonard made it look effortless, nailing one 3-pointer after another and nearly matching an All-Star Game record.
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JJ Watt Marries Pro Soccer Player Kealia Ohai in the Bahamas
J.J. Watt is officially off-the-market, y’all!
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All-Star Weekend, as Expected, Was About Honoring Kobe
As expected, this All-Star weekend has been largely about paying tribute to the life of Kobe Bryant
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Team LeBron Captures NBA All-Star Game Title After Wild 4th Quarter
After a back-and-forth battle throughout the evening, Team LeBron came out victorious in the 69th annual NBA All-Star Game at the United Center in Chicago. After tying in the third quarter of the game, Team LeBron trailed by nine points entering the fourth quarter, but they were able to storm back and win the game after a tightly-played defensive s... -
Red Sox’ Alex Verdugo Addresses Assault Allegations: ‘I Would’ve Put a Stop to It, I Would’ve Done Something’
New Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo addressed the allegations surrounding his involvement in a sexual assault in 2015 and declared his innocence and made a plea for fans to greet him with an open mind.
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Russia to Lose Sochi Olympic Gold Medal in Doping Case
Russia is set to lose a biathlon gold medal from the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics following a new doping ban for a leading athlete
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Amid Virus Outbreak, Concerns About a Hockey Stick Shortage
The coronavirus epidemic in China is raising concerns about a potential shortage of hockey sticks
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Kobe Bryant Among 8 Finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame
Kobe Bryant was one of eight finalists announced as candidates for enshrinement into the Basketball Hall of Fame later this year, a decision that came as absolutely no surprise in his first year of eligibility
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Ex-Michigan State Coach Convicted in Case Tied to Nassar
A jury has convicted a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach of lying to police when she denied that two teen athletes told her of sexual abuse by sports doctor Larry Nassar in 1997, nearly 20 years before he was charged
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UEFA Bans Manchester City From Champions League for 2 Seasons
English Premier League champion Manchester City was banned by UEFA from the Champions League for two seasons on Friday for “serious breaches” of spending rules in a seismic ruling against one of world football’s wealthiest clubs. The Abu Dhabi-owned team was also fined 30 million euros ($33 million) after an investigation that was sparked by ... -
The First Fan: Obama Appears at All-Star NBA Cares Event
Former President Barack Obama — a huge basketball fan, officially the game’s First Fan during his eight years in office — made an unannounced appearance at an NBA Cares event during All-Star weekend in his hometown of Chicago with several of the league’s top rookies, second-year players and coaches
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Vanessa Bryant Announces Change to Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Foundation to Honor Daughter Gianna
Vanessa Bryant is honoring the legacy of Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant. The wife and mother announced a change in name to Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Sports Foundation on her Instagram account.
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No ‘Plan B’ for Tokyo Olympics Over Coronavirus
Tokyo Olympic organizers and the International Olympic Committee say there’s “no case for any contingency plans or cancelling” the 2020 Games because of the fast spreading virus that has caused one death in Japan and about 1,400 in mainland China
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Sparse Crowds, Slow Ticket Sales, No Buzz: Red Sox Facing Enthusiasm Deficit
In the early days of spring training, it’s becoming clearer and clearer that the Boston Red Sox fans aren’t happy with the team. John Tomase weighs in on the enthusiasm deficit the Red Sox are facing ahead of the 2020 season.
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Media Seek Open Hearing on Emails Between New Orleans Saints Executives, Church Officials
News outlets in New Orleans are set to argue that they should have access to a hearing on the confidentiality of emails between Catholic officials and an NFL franchise.
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Tokyo, IOC Officials Reiterate That the Olympics Are on
Tokyo Olympic organizers repeated their message again at the start of meetings with the IOC: the Summer Games will not be waylaid by the coronavirus that is spreading from neighboring China.
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Jeremy Roenick Won’t Return to NBC Sports After Suspension Over Inappropriate Comments
Jeremy Roenick will not be returning to NBC Sports after his suspension for making inappropriate comments about coworkers.
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Salt Lake City Eyes 2034 Olympics After Sapporo Bid for 2030
Salt Lake City may shift its focus to bidding for the 2034 Winter Olympics rather than the Games four years earlier following the announcement that Sapporo, Japan, will bid for 2030.
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US Soccer Men’s Union Says Women’s Pay Should Be Tripled
The U.S. men’s national team urged the U.S. Soccer Federation to sharply increase pay of the American women and accused the governing body of making low-ball offers in negotiations with the men
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Chris Sale Has Pneumonia, Misses Sox’ 1st Pitchers and Catchers Workout
The Boston Red Sox kicked off spring training on Wednesday with some bad news: leftie Chris Sale was too sick to take part in the team’s first pitchers and catchers workout.
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What Does It All Mean? Tom Brady Sends Cryptic New Message on Instagram
The speculation over Tom Brady’s future continues, but this time New England Patriots fans will probably like the turn the story is taking. The Patriots’ quarterback, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career in March, was involved in a back-and-forth on an Instagram post published Wednesday by his... -
‘McDreamy’ to Be Honorary Captain of US Olympic Cycling Team
Patrick Dempsey will serve as the honorary captain for the U.S. cycling team at the Tokyo Olympics this summer, part of a unique working relationship between USA Cycling and the actor best known for his role on “Grey’s Anatomy
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Brother of OSU Whistleblower Said Rep. Jim Jordan Asked for Support Amid Allegations He Turned a Blind Eye to Sex Abuse
The brother of Ohio State University whistleblower Mike DiSabato told state lawmakers in a public hearing Tuesday that Rep. Jim Jordan personally pleaded with him to intercede after DiSabato publicly accused the Republican congressman of turning a blind eye to the sexual abuse of male wrestlers by team doctor Richard Strauss, NBC News reported....F... -
Red Sox Prospect Jeter Downs Has Tough Name to Live Up To
Carrying one of the most hated sports names in Boston is already enough of a burden, so Jeter Downs won’t also try to be the guy who replaces Mookie Betts. The former Dodgers prospect, who was named after Hall of Famer Derek Jeter by his Yankees-loving mother, was acquired in the deal that sent Betts to Los Angeles on...
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NFL Team’s Deep Catholic Ties Behind Role in Abuse Crisis
Why would the NFL’s New Orleans Saints strike a behind-the-scenes alliance with the Catholic Church on an issue as emotionally fraught as clergy sex abuse? It’s a question even die-hard fans are asking in a Catholic city where football is a religion of its own
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Myles Garrett Reinstated by NFL After 6-Game Suspension
Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett has been reinstated by the NFL after being suspended for hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in the head with a helmet in a Nov. 14 game.
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2 Ohio State Football Players Accused of Rape, Kidnapping
Two Ohio State University football players were booked into jail early Wednesday on charges of rape and kidnapping, police said.
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Blues Player Bouwmeester Undergoing Tests After Cardiac Episode During Game
St. Louis defenseman Jay Bouwmeester collapsed on the bench during a break in play in the first period, prompting the Blues and Anaheim Ducks to postpone their game Tuesday night.
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Red Sox Cheating Probe Expected to Stretch Into Spring
Major League Baseball will not have a decision in the Boston Red Sox sign-stealing investigation this week, a person with knowledge of the probe told The Associated Press, meaning the team will open spring training without knowing if it will be punished. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Tuesday because there was no formal announcement... -
Is Roenicke Just Keeping Seat Warm for Cora’s Return to Red Sox?
Although the Boston Red Sox named Ron Roenicke their interim manager, he could be just a placeholder, particularly if Alex Cora is handed a one-season suspension – or less – by MLB in its sign-stealing investigation.
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Red Sox Name Ron Roenicke Interim Manager
The Boston Red Sox named bench coach Ron Roenicke interim manager Tuesday, with top team officials calling him a respected person in baseball and one who’s already been a big part of the team’s success.
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Northeastern Repeats With Beanpot OT Win
The Northeastern Huskies have repeated as men’s Beanpot champions. Again.
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All-Star Weekend Nears, and Kobe Will Be at the Forefront
The announcement of this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame finalists in Chicago on Friday will be largely about the memory of Kobe Bryant, and rightly so.
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NCAA, Conferences Spend Big Bucks Lobbying Congress to Influence Player Compensation Reforms
The NCAA is stepping up its lobbying efforts as Congress considers allowing endorsement money for college athletes
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Ex-Blue Jays Reliever Sues Astros in Sign-Stealing Scandal
Former major league pitcher Mike Bolsinger is suing the Houston Astros
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Report: Red Sox Trade Mookie Betts, David Price to Dodgers in Revised Deal
It appears the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers have reached a resolution to their delayed Mookie Betts deal. Instead of Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol, the Red Sox will receive Dodgers infield prospect Jeter Downs and catching prospect Connor Wong in addition to outfielder Alex Verdugo, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The R... -
What to Know About the 2 Prospects Acquired in the Mookie Betts Trade
Jeter Downs and Connor Wong were the two Los Angeles Dodgers prospects acquired by the Boston Red Sox in Sunday’s Mookie Betts/David Price trade. Here’s everything you need to know about them.
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Vermont Native Elle Purrier Sets US Women’s Indoor Mile Record
Purrier set an American record with a time of 4 minutes, 16.85 seconds
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Red Sox, Benintendi Agree to $10 Million, 2-Year Deal
Outfielder Andrew Benintendi and the Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $10 million, two-year contract on Saturday. He will earn $3.4 million this year and $6.6 million in 2021. The 25-year-old hit .277 with 51 homers and 259 RBIs in his first three-plus seasons in the major leagues. In 2018, he led all players with 15 runs…... -
The US Women Down Mexico 4-0 to Secure an Olympic Spot
Samantha Mewis scored twice and the U.S. national team secured a spot in the Tokyo Olympics with a 4-0 semifinal victory Friday night over Mexico in the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament
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Mendoza Has New Roles With ESPN, Resigns as Mets Adviser
Jessica Mendoza will no longer be on ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” or work for the New York Mets front office after signing a contract extension with the network
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Report: Red Sox to Hire Ron Roenicke as Next Manager
The Boston Red Sox’ manager search reportedly is over. The Red Sox plan to name bench coach Ron Roenicke their next manager following Alex Cora’s departure, The Boston Globe’s Pete Abraham reported Friday. The team will announce Roenicke’s hire after Major League Baseball concludes its investigation into BostonR... -
Boston Marathon Tweaks Start Times to Emphasize Women’s Race
The Boston Marathon is tweaking its start times to send the elite men off before the women for the race’s 124th edition this year, a reversal that organizers hope will give the women’s race more attention.
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Female Athlete to Launch Olympic Torch Relay for 1st Time
For the first time, a woman has been chosen to launch the torch relay for the 2020 Tokyo Games at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics in Greece.
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Revolution’s 25th-Anniversary Jersey Is a Call Back to the Team’s First
The primary jersey that New England Revolution players will wear in the team’s 25th year in Major League Soccer will look a lot like the first jerseys the team wore.
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Memorial for Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash Victims Set for Staples Center
A public memorial for Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven other people killed last month in a helicopter crash in Calabasas is scheduled for Feb. 24 at Staples Center, multiple law enforcement sources familiar with planning of the event tell NBC News.
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Report: Red Sox Reconfiguring Mookie Betts Trade, Deal ‘Not a Certainty’
The Boston Red Sox reportedly are reconfiguring their three-team blockbuster Mookie Betts trade, and it is “not a certainty” a deal will get done.
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Gianna Bryant’s School Retires Her No. 2 Basketball Jersey
Gianna Bryant’s school retired her No. 2 basketball jersey on Wednesday night in a ceremony that paid tribute to her memory.
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Gayle King Says She’s ‘Mortified’ Following Backlash Over Kobe Bryant Rape Case Question
Gayle King wants to set the record straight.
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What’s Holding Up the Mookie Betts Trade?
On Tuesday night, the Boston Red Sox agreed to trade Mookie Betts and David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team deal involving the Minnesota Twins. But as of Wednesday night, the deal hadn’t gone through. And it looks like there’s a reason for that. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the terms of the... -
Why Tom Brady Should Listen to Julian Edelman and ‘Baby Come Back’
By now, you’ve probably seen Julian Edelman’s post on social media. If you haven’t, the Patriots wide receiver Photoshopped his head over that of John Cusack in the iconic boombox scene in the 1980s teen classic “Say Anything.” His caption? “Baby come back.” And you know what? I’m with Edelman. I think Patriots Nation is with me, too. I...... -
Report: Red Sox Might Adjust Mookie Betts Deal After Viewing Brusdar Graterol’s Medical Records
The Boston Red Sox agreed to trade Mookie Betts and David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. But the deal hadn’t been completed as of Wednesday. Details have emerged about why that is the case.
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Nike Is Dressing 2020 Olympic Athletes in Uniforms Made of Recycled Shoe Parts
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, elite athletes will sleep on beds made of cardboard. Olympic medals are being constructed out of recycled electronics, such as cell phones. And Nike will be dressing its athletes in uniforms and sneakers made out of recycled polyester and ground-up shoe parts. It’s part of a broader sustainability push by the s... -
Congress Urged to Pass Anti-Doping Bill Before Olympics
The head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has urged Congress to pass a bill criminalizing international doping conspiracies before this summer’s Tokyo Olympics
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Kansas City Chiefs Celebrate Super Bowl Win With Parade, Rally
Fans streamed into downtown Kansas City by the thousands for the parade and rally to celebrate the Chiefs’ first Super Bowl championship in 50 years. Chiefs players began the parade atop double decker buses before ditching their ride to walk the route, greeting fans and dancing in the street along the way. Some fans camped out overnight to re... -
Alex Cora Reacts to Red Sox’ Stunning Mookie Betts, David Price Trade
Former Red Sox manager Alex Cora weighs in on two of his former star players being traded away to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Red Sox Trade Mookie Betts and David Price to Dodgers, According to Reports
Mookie Betts, one of the best players in Major League Baseball, has played his last game with the Red Sox. Boston has reportedly agreed to send the superstar outfielder and starting pitcher David Price to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the first major move by Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom. According to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, the Dodg... -
Nevada Bookmakers Score Super Profit Thanks to Chiefs Victory
Nevada casinos made near-record Super Bowl profits from the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the San Francisco 49ers, regulators said Tuesday. More than $154.67 million in wagers were made in Nevada on Sunday’s big game and books scored more than $18.77 million in profits, the state’s Gaming Control Board announced. Since Nevada r... -
Charlie McAvoy Continues Upward Trajectory in Bruins 4-0 Win Over Canucks
Joe Haggerty list’s his talking points from the Boston Bruins 4-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks at TD Garden on Tuesday night.
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Mookie Betts Deal Among Biggest Trades in Boston Sports History
Mookie Betts was traded away from the Boston Red Sox in a blockbuster deal on Tuesday night. Betts now joins a not-so-exclusive club of stars who were traded away from Boston-based teams during their best years.
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Mookie Betts and David Price Are Gone; What Does It Mean For the Red Sox?
What seemed inevitable for months finally came to fruition Tuesday night with Mookie Betts and David Price heading to the Dodgers. Our John Tomase shares his immediate perspective on one of the biggest transactions in the history of the Red Sox franchise.
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How Jimmy Garoppolo’s Contract Allows 49ers to Make a Play for Tom Brady
With rampant speculation around Tom Brady’s future at an all-time high, every scenario seems to be in play. Phil Perry turns his attention to Brady’s boyhood team, which has a familiar face under center but some sneaky flexibility with Jimmy Garoppolo.
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Sumo Coming — Well Almost — to Tokyo Olympics
Sumo is going to get some extra attention because of the Tokyo Olympics.
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Video Appears to Show Trump Pretending to Conduct Band During National Anthem
Video appears to show President Donald Trump at a Super Bowl watch party on Sunday pretending to conduct the band as the national anthem played, NBC News reported.
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Remains of Kobe Bryant, Other Victims of Helicopter Crash Released to Families
The remains of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were released by the coroner’s office Monday along with those of the seven others killed in the helicopter crash in Calabasas last week. According to the coroner’s office, the remains of all nine victims were released to their families. In addition to Bryant, 41, and his 13-... -
Chiefs Player Pays Fees for All Dogs at Kansas City Shelter After Super Bowl Win
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi celebrated his team’s Super Bowl win by giving residents a chance to adopt a furry loved one for free.
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Will Celtics Be in on Karl-Anthony Towns at NBA Trade Deadline?
With the NBA trade deadline only days away, the Boston Celtics have some intriguing options including big men Karl-Anthony Towns and Clint Capela.
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Andy Reid Honors Late Son After Super Bowl Win
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s first Super Bowl victory as a head coach is bittersweet. Reid’s son Garrett passed away from an accidental drug overdose in 2012 at the age of 29 when the elder Reid was the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. He was most definitely on his father’s mind after his team defeated the San Francisco... -
Police Clear Flyers’ Gritty of Allegation That He Assaulted 13-Year-Old
Philadelphia police have cleared the Flyers’ brash costumed mascot, Gritty, in the alleged assault of a 13-year-old boy during a fan photo event last year, a police spokesman said.
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Dodgers’ Latest Ask in Mookie Betts Trade Talks With Red Sox Revealed
Trade talks between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers don’t just involve superstar outfielder Mookie Betts.
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Trump Congratulates Chiefs on Super Bowl Win, But Thanks Kansas, Not Missouri
President Donald Trump congratulated the Kansas City Chiefs on their come-from-behind Super Bowl victory on Sunday.
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Super Bowl Ads Dialed Up ‘Fun’ as an Antidote to Politics
This year’s Super Bowl advertisers are offering escape from impeachment and the upcoming presidential election.
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At the Super Bowl, They Remembered Kobe Bryant
Even at the Super Bowl, they mourned Kobe Bryant
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Could the Celtics Trade for Clint Capela?
The Houston Rockets are reportedly engaged in trade talks with some Eastern Conference teams on Clint Capela. Could the Boston Celtics be interested in acquiring the big-man?
